Newborn mortality and malnutrition surges in Gaza, says WHO
"From different doctors, particularly in the maternity hospitals, they're reporting that they're seeing a big rise in children born with...
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Nervous system disorders surpass heart ailments as top cause of illness
Paris, France - Conditions affecting the nervous system -- such as strokes, migraines and dementia -- have surged past heart disease...
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G20 health, finance ministers agree to launch US$1.4bn pandemic fund
The G20 health ministers have agreed to establish a pandemic fund.
- The fund will be commonly used to fix the health system and close the budget gap for the following five years.
- Up to 20 donor countries and three philanthropists have expressed willingness to contribute to the effort to raise "pandemic fund" totaling US$1.4 billion.
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MoIAT, Burjeel Holdings sign MoU on healthcare facilities
ABU DHABI, UAE -UAE's Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Burjeel...
- The MoU is in line with MoIAT's keenness to provide support and specialized healthcare for its employees and their families.
- Burjeel Holdings will offer the ministry employees and their families special discounts on medical services that are not covered by insurance.
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UAE removes most Covid restrictions and eases mask rules
Dubai, UAE—The United Arab Emirates has dropped almost all Covid restrictions as the rate of infection considerably drops in the...
- Wearing masks in the UAE will now be optional in all open and closed facilities, including places of worship and mosques
- Organizers of sports activities also have the option to require PCR tests or vaccination certificates as requisite to participate or attend their events
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Amanat Holdings buys 60% stake in HDC for US$58m
HDC provides special education and care services in S Arabia.
- HDC has a presence across six provinces of Saudi Arabia and caters to over 3,000 beneficiaries.
- It has a network of nine schools, 22 daycare centers and specialized rehabilitation medical clinics.
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Video games not as harmful for children as feared
Parents often worry about the harmful impacts of video games on their children, but a large new US study indicates...
- For the new research, Chaarani and colleagues analyzed data from the large and ongoing Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study
- Future studies could also benefit from knowing what genres of games the children were playing -- though at age 10 children tend to favor action games
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UAE Minister highlights youth’s role in sustainable food systems
DUBAI, UAE - UAE Minister of Climate Change and the Environment Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri participated in the World Food...
- The Minister held meetings with several high-level FAO officials on the UAE’s contribution in tackling global food and nutrition insecurity.
- The event drew governments, youth champions, global influencers and non-profit organizations to support youth-led transformation of agrifood systems.
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GCC unveils Center for Disease Prevention and Control
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia—The GCC has unveiled the Gulf Center for Disease Prevention and Control in Riyadh to enable the prevention...
- The GCC health ministers and GCC Secretary-General Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf were present at the event
- The ministers discussed various issues of common interest and took several decisions, including the implementation of decisions and directives of the Supreme Council
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Dubai to host 3 healthcare events next week
The United Arab Emirates is set to host three healthcare events next week in Dubai where over 4,000 healthcare professionals...
- Over 4,000 healthcare professionals and participants are expected to attend.
- Around 140 expert speakers will deliver 110 scientific sessions and over 40 participating countries will also be present.
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Robotic suit gives paralyzed children gift of walking
The mechanical joints of the battery-powered titanium suit adapt intelligently to the motion of each child, according to the European Patent...
- The suit helps to achieve in record time rehabilitation goals that would take months to achieve with conventional therapies
- The benefits include muscle strengthening, improvement of the digestive and respiratory systems and a major mood boost
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Hybrid healthcare puts patient at the center
Beside facilitating the delivery of quality treatment, telehealth has altered the competitive landscape of private healthcare, allowing providers to offer...
- A vast majority of healthcare institutions has adopted new telehealth solutions while others expanded their existing programs to ensure patient care continuity
- In the UAE, the telehealth market is predicted to reach over US$535.5 million by 2025, expanding at a CAGR of 25 percent from 2020 to 2025
Newborn mortality and malnutrition surges in Gaza, says WHO
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Markets fall as Biden set for Middle East diplomacy drive
US and European stock markets mostly fell and oil prices rose as US President Joe Biden prepared for a trip...
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WHO transports Gaza aid to Egypt, waits for humanitarian access
Geneva, Switzerland - The World Health Organization said on Saturday enough basic health supplies to serve 300,000 people in the Gaza...
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SFD to provide US$20m loan to Central African Republic for development projects
MARRAKESH, MOROCCO - The CEO of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), Sultan bin Abdulrahman Al-Marshad, signed an additional US$20...
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EU wants to renew herbicide glyphosate for next 10 years
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - The European Commission is proposing to renew the use of the controversial and widely used herbicide glyphosate in...
- Current authorization expired in December 2022 but was extended by a year pending a scientific study of the herbicide.
- Environmental activists said there was scientific evidence that glyphosate may cause cancer, poison aquatic life.
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UN agencies warn of disease threat in Libya’s Derna city
UN agencies warned that Libya's flood-stricken city of Derna, where thousands were killed a week ago, faces the threat of...
- The massive flash flood that killed over 3,000 people and left thousands more missing came as Libya was lashed by the hurricane-strength Storm Daniel.
- “Teams from nine UN agencies have been on the ground delivering aid and support,” said the UN Support Mission in Libya.
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EIH buys stake in Al Ain Pharmacy
Move aligns with EIH's aim to diversify sources of investment.
- The acquisition is vital for EIH as it seeks to strengthen its investment in healthcare through its subsidiary Health Plus Holding.
- The move will help provide additional and sustainable value to investors and achieve the maximum return on investment.